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A man was robbed at knifepoint near a Mid Wales train station, police said today. The victim was forced to hand over cash before the man fled the scene towards Newtown town centre.

Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow Stadium will host the home leg of England’s crucial FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 qualifying play-off next month.

Shropshire cricketer Jack Shantry has earned a new contract with Worcestershire.

The Royal Mail sorting office in Newport will close on January 17 next year and the operation will be transferred to Telford, it was revealed today.

I’ve decided to give you what you want – I’m going to talk about my CV, writes our job-seeking blogger Henry Mackley.

We’ve got two spectacular properties this week – a pair of homes that would be top of the list if you were lucky enough to win the lottery.

A giant cat gets his revenge by dumping a woman into a wheelie bin.

Take a look at the video of Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams’ new single Shame.

A controversial taxpayer-funded restaurant at a Shropshire beauty spot, which underwent a £2 million revamp, has operated at a loss of almost £35,000 in its first year of trading, it emerged today.

People using a trampoline at a new Shropshire leisure centre today claimed they could bang their heads on the ceiling if they bounce too high because the roof is too low.

Join Shropshire Star film critic Carl Jones as he reviews the latest films to hit Shropshire cinemas.

Ambitious plans have been unveiled which would see Thomas Telford School becoming the first in the country to offer degree courses for its brightest sixth-formers.

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow have premiered their new single together ‘Shame’ and confirm Take That tour plans.

Plans for a multi-million pound new Primary Care Centre in Shrewsbury must be referred to the Secretary of State before building can go ahead, a new report says.

Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray announced his retirement from football after failing to overcome a knee injury.

Retrospective plans by supermarket giant Tesco to increase the amount of space it uses for non-grocery goods at its Shrewsbury Extra store look set to be approved – despite the company flouting planning rules.

Shropshire residents today called for action after one person was killed and another seriously injured in two crashes within 24 hours on the same road.

Nurses and healthcare assistants at Shropshire’s two biggest hospitals are being asked to voluntarily cut short their daily shifts, as bosses try to make savings and stave off job cuts, it was revealed today.

When a fox snuck in and devoured Kiev the lucky lottery chicken, her owner hatched plans for an “eggstraordinary” device designed to keep his money-spinning birds safe.

Rising numbers of primary school children skipped school during the spring term as the overall truancy rate rose, official figures showed today.

The chief fire officer of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service today warned costs for a £23 million new regional control centre could spiral out of control – with county taxpayers forced to foot the bill.

Residents had to flee a block of flats in north Shropshire in the middle of the night after a fire “of doubtful origin” broke out.

Telford Town Park will get a new visitor centre when the existing one is bulldozed as part of a £250 million redevelopment.

Former boss Paul Simpson today insisted he had fond memories of his stint at Shrewsbury Town – as he prepares to go head-to-head with the club which sacked him in April.

Reviewer’s rating *** Russell Roberts goes out of town to a welcoming village pub offering hearty meals.

Midfield maestro Phil Trainer has revealed the secret inspiration behind his latest goalscoring exploits for AFC Telford United – watching classic footage of manager Andy Sinton in action!

Reviewer’s rating *** Neil Thomas and his wife had high expectations when they headed for this village eatery. Would they be met?

Wolves hitman Kevin Doyle today declared he is ready to welcome more competition up front as the countdown ticks away to transfer deadline.

The New Saints remain upbeat as they embark on a Europa League rescue act in tonight’s play-offs against CSKA Sofia at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground (7.35pm).

Many a survey has been carried out in the recent years, investigating the aspirations of young people. Many answer the question “What would you like to be?” with one word, “famous”.